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Des Moines Independent Community School District
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  • DES MOINES, IA
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Des Moines Independent Community School District

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    grade C
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade C minus
    2. Diversity
      grade A+
    3. Teachers
      grade C+
    4. College Prep
      grade B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade B minus
    6. Administration
      grade C
    7. Sports
      grade B+
    8. Food
      grade C minus
    9. Resources & Facilities
      grade C

    Des Moines Independent Community School District is a public school district located in DES MOINES, IA. It has 31,720 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 49% of students are at least proficient in math and 47% in reading.

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    2100 FLEUR DRIVE
    DES MOINES, IA 50321
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    47%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    49%
    Average Graduation Rate
    83%
    Average SAT
    1210
    122 responses
    Average ACT
    23
    1,129 responses

    Students

    Diversity
    grade A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    31,720
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    73.1%

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    14:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $67,469
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    12.5%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $13,991 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      60%
    • Support Services
      36%
    • Other
      4%

    Living in the Area

    grade B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade B+
    2. Good for Families
      grade B minus
    3. Housing
      grade B minus
    Median Household Income
    $60,310
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $868
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $132,474
    National
    $244,900

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